Octopus CRM charges per seat.
Infonet is unlimited.
Octopus CRM runs as a Chrome extension, putting your LinkedIn account at risk of detection and bans. Plus, you pay per seat with limited features on lower tiers. Infonet is cloud-based, safer, and starts at just $39/mo per account with 5-channel outreach included.
Head to Head
Feature comparison
Infonet
LinkedIn Automation
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From $39/month Unlimited senders, no hidden fees
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Unlimited sender accounts Scale to any size without extra cost
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Cloud-based (safer) No Chrome extension detection risk
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Home IP routing (InfoProxy) Routes through your residential IP
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5-channel outreach LinkedIn + Email + WhatsApp + SMS + Telegram
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Agency features built-in White-label, client management, reporting
Octopus CRM
Chrome Extension Automation
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$9.99–39.99/month per seat Costs add up with multiple accounts
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Chrome extension (detection risk) LinkedIn can detect and ban accounts
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Browser must stay open Can't automate when computer is off
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Standard cloud IPs No residential IP protection
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LinkedIn only No multi-channel outreach capability
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Basic CRM features Limited features on lower tiers
Pricing Breakdown
Per-seat pricing adds up
Beyond the Extension
Why Teams Switch from Octopus CRM
Chrome Extensions Are LinkedIn's Easiest Target
Octopus CRM runs as a Chrome extension that injects automation scripts directly into your LinkedIn browser tab. LinkedIn actively scans for these injected scripts and unusual DOM manipulation patterns. It's one of the most detectable forms of automation available. Infonet operates from the cloud using dedicated home IP addresses, never touching your browser or leaving detectable fingerprints in LinkedIn's interface.
LinkedIn-Only Means Missing Half Your Prospects
Octopus CRM automates LinkedIn and nothing else. In a world where prospects check email, Twitter, and WhatsApp alongside LinkedIn, single-channel outreach leaves significant response potential on the table. Teams using Octopus CRM need separate tools for email sequences, adding cost and complexity. Infonet combines LinkedIn, email, Twitter/X, WhatsApp, and custom channels in one unified platform.
Cheap Per Seat, But You Need Extra Tools
Octopus CRM's $9.99-$39.99/month pricing looks attractive — until you add the email automation tool ($50-100/month), the CRM integration ($30-50/month), and the analytics platform you need because Octopus CRM's reporting is basic. The total stack cost often exceeds what Infonet charges for everything in one platform, and you're managing multiple tools instead of one dashboard.
Complete Platform
How Infonet Goes Further
No Extension Required
Octopus CRM requires Chrome and an extension that LinkedIn can detect. Infonet runs in the cloud — no browser dependencies, no detectable scripts, no risk of extension-based account flags. Your LinkedIn profile stays clean.
Multi-Channel Sequences
Octopus CRM is LinkedIn-only. Infonet runs unified sequences across LinkedIn, email, Twitter/X, WhatsApp, and custom channels. One campaign touches prospects across five platforms without switching tools.
AI-Powered Personalization
Octopus CRM sends template messages with basic merge fields. Infonet's AI reads each prospect's profile, role, and activity to generate genuinely personalized messages — driving reply rates that templated outreach can't match.
24/7 Cloud Execution
Octopus CRM stops when Chrome closes. Infonet's cloud infrastructure runs campaigns around the clock — sending connection requests in your prospect's time zone even while you sleep, maximizing acceptance rates.
Common Questions
Octopus CRM vs Infonet FAQ
Octopus CRM is a Chrome extension that injects scripts into your LinkedIn tab — one of the most detectable automation methods. LinkedIn regularly identifies and restricts accounts using browser extensions. Infonet uses cloud-based automation with dedicated home IP routing for significantly better account safety.
Octopus CRM ranges from $9.99/month (Starter) to $39.99/month (Unlimited) per seat. However, since it's LinkedIn-only, you'll likely need additional tools for email, CRM, and analytics — which can double or triple the effective cost. Infonet starts at $39/mo per account with multi-channel outreach included.
Yes. Octopus CRM runs entirely as a Chrome browser extension. This means automation only works when Chrome is open and you're actively logged into LinkedIn. Infonet is cloud-based, running 24/7 without any browser or extension dependency.
No. Octopus CRM only automates LinkedIn actions. For email campaigns, you'd need a separate tool like Mailshake or Lemlist, adding cost and complexity. Infonet includes email sequencing alongside LinkedIn, Twitter/X, WhatsApp, and custom channels in one platform.
Octopus CRM has basic Sales Navigator compatibility but limited deep integration. Infonet fully integrates with Sales Navigator for advanced lead filtering, saved list imports, and targeted campaign building.
Yes. Infonet's plans include LinkedIn automation, multi-channel outreach, AI messaging, and team features — more functionality than Octopus CRM's $39.99/month Unlimited plan, starting at just $39/mo per account.
Real Story
Why David's team switched
We had two LinkedIn accounts banned within a month using Octopus CRM's Chrome extension. LinkedIn started detecting automated browser behavior. Plus, paying $40/month per seat for our team of 8 was costing us almost $4K per year. Infonet's cloud-based approach is safer, and it starts at just $39/mo per account. We haven't had a single account issue since switching.
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